Top 10 Places to Visit in Chicago
There’s a lot to see in Chicago and you might not be able to see all of the important places there on short trip. We, however, compiled a list that can help you visit the must visit places there. Check out the list of top ten places to visit in Chicago and enjoy:
Sears Tower
Sears Tower also known as Willis Tower, it is tallest building in North America and it was built in 1973. Sears Tower has 110 stories and it is 1353 feet tall that is why it is a huge tourist attraction. . It’s located on the 103rd floor that’s 1,353 feet above the ground. It is the best place to get a wonderful bird’s eye view of the city and from here you can also see four states, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier was constructed in 1916 and it is the world largest pier with 292ft wide and 3000ft long. During the First World War it was used as by the military and now days it is used for shipping and for entrainment of the visitor. The Pier was designed to provide docking space for passenger. You can reach to Navy Pier by Boat, by Sightseeing Bus, Navy Pier Trolley, On RTA, by City Bus, On METRA.
Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and it is well-known for its architecture and landscape design. Millennium Park is the center for world-class art, music, and architecture and landscape design. There you can also enjoy Millennium Monument, BP Footbridge, Pritzker Pavilion, Cloud Gate and Lurie Garden.
Field Museum
At Field Museum you can find both interactive and imaginative displays. The Museum contains over 21 million specimens. At Field Museum you can see collection of biological, anthropological, natural, historical items, SUE, Ayer Collection, Laufer Collection, Photo Archives, Evolving Planet, Underground Adventure, Inside Ancient Egypt are the most attractive things to visit in.
Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre is also known as Balaban and Katz Theatre that is located in the loop area of Chicago. It was built in 1921 and at the theatre you can enjoy stage plays, magic shows, comedy speeches, and popular music concerts. The theater has3600 seats and is seven stories high.
Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile that is also known as The Mag Mile is the perfect hotel or restaurant. At Magnificent Mile you will find exclusive shops, museums, restaurants, ritzy hotels, luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings, financial services companies. Magnificent Mile is one of the world’s best shopping areas which have 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 51 hotels.
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is baseball stadium in Chicago, USA. Wrigley Field was built in 1916. Wrigley Field is one of baseball’s oldest ballparks where fans come out to see the Cubs play. Wrigley Field has hosted more professional football games than any other stadium in the nation.
Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park has historic, cultural, architectural and scenic pleasures. Lincoln Park has attractive things like trees, ponds, and large grassy spaces. There you can also find a lovely Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, an outdoor theatre and a rowing canal which have the main attraction for the tourists. There you can also see 15 baseball areas, 6 basketball courts, 2 softball areas, 35 tennis courts, 163 volley ball courts, field houses, and a golf course.
Harpo Studios
Harpo studio was opened in 1988 and is located in Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. Harpo Studio includes Harpo Films and a Harpo Radio. Harpo Studio is owned by famous talk show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. At Harpo Studio you can see pertinent issues, celebrities and even live entertainment.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is located on Michigan Ave. It is the biggest and best Fine Art museum in the state. There you will find swords, knight’s armor, and ancient Chinese pottery, Egyptian jewelry more than 30 painting of Claude Monet, number of water lilies, in short The Art Institute of Chicago have collection of impressionist and post impressions of America and other countries.